Employment Law for Managers covers fundamental topics of law which govern the employer/employee relationship in the United States. It is aimed at managerial and supervisory level employees, but can also be used for other employees to raise awareness of these laws.

The purpose is to encourage an enhanced awareness of employment laws, in order to reduce possible litigation against an employer. This course provides the means to train a manager or other employee to become more proactive; and by being informed, to avoid possible lawsuits for discrimination and/or harassment. There is additional instruction in the basics of hour and wage laws, workers compensation, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other laws which specifically affect employers.

Program Delivery & Structure

Employment Law for Managers is designed to be delivered in an asynchronous manner, which is at the convenience of the person taking the course. With 16 hours of instruction developed, it is assumed that the course materials will be completed within 8 weeks of its start date. Because it is always available online, it can be taken at the manager's convenience. The manager can take the course at work or at home, fitting the training to his or her work schedule.

Course materials are textual and integrate streaming audio/video presentations. Students will also engage in projects, quizzes, and video case studies.

Location

This course is administered online and can be taken at the student's convenience.

• Recognize the larger scope of employment discrimination laws, and what are considered protected classes.
• Explain the legal implications of different forms of discrimination, including: race, gender, disability, age, national origin, and religion.
• Recognize what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace, and how best to respond to a complaint.
• Recognize legal liability issues in relation to the employee interviewing and hiring process.
• Describe the basic parameters of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and under what circumstances it protects workers against losing their benefits or jobs when they have to be absent from work.
• Identify steps taken in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations, and how and why EEOC charges are filed against employers.
• Explain how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established minimum wage requirements and how FLSA defines "exempt" and "non-exempt" employees.
• Recognize how workers compensation requires a connection between an employee's job and the injury or disease suffered.

• Middle and front-line managers who deal directly with employees on a day-to-day basis.
• Employers interested in reducing possible litigation through training their employees to be more proactive and aware of employment laws.
• Anyone interested in an understanding of employment law and its application.

• Dr. William Greenhaw
  Adjunct Instructor, Sam M. Walton College of Business